Virginia business license requirements by city

3 of the 78 cities on this site are in Virginia. For each one: whether a general local business license or registration (city, county or metro government) is required, the license name when one is recorded, the issuing office and the date the summary was compiled. Each city page cites its source.

• Chesapeake, VA business license requirements
  General local business license required: Yes
  License name: City business license
  Issuing office: Commissioner of the Revenue Business Tax Section
  Verified date: 2026-10-05
• Richmond, VA business license requirements
  General local business license required: Yes
  License name: Business license (Business Professional and Occupational License or BPOL)
  Issuing office: Department of Finance Business Unit
  Verified date: 2026-10-05
• Virginia Beach, VA business license requirements
  General local business license required: Yes
  License name: Business License
  Issuing office: Commissioner of the Revenue
  Verified date: 2026-10-05

The verified date is the day a summary was compiled. Confirm the rule with the issuing office before filing.

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